Written for readers 12-18, YA is one of the most creative categories in literature, blending the fantasy elements of children’s stories with the emerging adult themes of the life of a teenager. In graphic novels, there’s a wide range of YA titles available, ranging from non-fiction guides to bodies and relationships to real-world coming-of-age stories to supernatural romances and sci-fi adventures. With characters from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexualities, and genders, there’s something here for any teen looking for their next book.
YA Graphic Novels for Everyone
By Kat La Mantia | April 19 2022 | GeneralGraphic NovelsYoung Adult
978-1-60309-513-6
Being a teenage witch—or rock star—is tougher than it looks! But maybe enemies can become friends…or more? Flying brooms and electric guitars set hearts aflame in this fantastically fizzy graphic novel.
$14.99 US
Sep 20, 2022
FOC
Aug 15, 2022
Paperback
136 Pages
Top Shelf Productions
Age 13-17 years
(A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12529-8
In this gorgeous graphic novel that Entertainment Weekly called "one of the most astounding . . . of the year," fairy tales are the only way one teen boy can express himself to his parents, who are Vietnamese immigrants. But how will he find the words to tell them that he's gay?
$23.99 US
Oct 13, 2020
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 12 and up
(A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12414-7
An epic sci-fi graphic novel romance between two non-binary characters as they find one another through time, distance, and war. An amazing story that explores the complexity of human nature and what brings us together.
$23.99 US
Feb 08, 2022
FOC
Jan 10, 2022
Hardcover
352 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 12 and up
978-0-525-55303-8
This acclaimed graphic memoir that Kirkus calls “cathartic and uplifting” is the tale of losing a parent and what it feels like to grieve and to move forward.
$14.99 US
Apr 05, 2022
FOC
Mar 07, 2022
Paperback
208 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Age 12 and up
(A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12543-4
A beautiful graphic novel fantasy romance that follows two young women who have to go on their own separate adventures to discover the truth about themselves and about each other.
$24.99 US
Jan 18, 2022
FOC
Nov 08, 2021
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 12 and up
978-0-593-32430-1
From the creator of Yes, I'm Hot In This, this cheeky, hilarious, and honest graphic novel asks the question everyone has to figure out for themselves: Who are you?
$22.99 US
Nov 23, 2021
FOC
Oct 04, 2021
Hardcover
192 Pages
Dial Books
Age 12 and up
(A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12530-4
In this environmental-thriller graphic novel with a supernatural twist, Dee must find out what happened to her missing twin. An amazing mystery filled with strange creatures, high school drama, and family, this darkly illustrated book shows us that monsters are all around us.
$24.99 US
Nov 30, 2021
FOC
Sep 13, 2021
Hardcover
320 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 12 and up
The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12531-1
Is what I'm feeling normal? Is what my body is doing normal? Am I normal? How do I know what are the right choices to make? How do I know how to behave? How do I fix it when I make a mistake? Let's talk about it.
$23.99 US
Mar 09, 2021
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 14 and up
(A Graphic Novel)
978-0-593-12482-6
Filled with music, passion, supernatural secrets, and family, Jose Pimienta's Suncatcher brings to life a contemporary story of a girl growng up in Mexicali, with a supernatural twist and a lot of music.
$24.99 US
May 19, 2020
Hardcover
224 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 12 and up
978-1-910620-72-4
A new YA graphic novel from French illustrator Elizabeth Holleville, Summer Spirit puts a fresh spin on the struggles of growing up as this coming-of-age story takes a supernatural and sinister turn.
$16.95 US
May 04, 2021
Paperback
262 Pages
Nobrow
Age 14 and up
Tags: Penguin Young Readers, IDW, Random House Children's Books, Random House Graphic, Nobrow, Top Shelf Productions
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